10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 65,002 miles
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When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident.. at 81,000 miles the engine failed, and the master cylinder, brake booster and lines leaked.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
While driving engine check light came on, heard a knocking noise, and engine had blown. Contacted dealer.
- Avon, IN, USA
During the summer of 2001 I started experiencing severe smoking coming from the tailpipe at startup. I would also encounter the check gage light every time I would stop the vehicle and the oil pressure gage would drop to 0 and return to midrange. I took the vehicle to jim may auto sales on 2 different occasions to have it checked and they said that it was normal and not to worry. It is continuing and I am now hearing a severe knocking from my lifters and am putting oil in the car every 1000 miles or so. This is a fleet vehicle and all oil changes are well documented. I took the car while the warranty was still good, but now it has expired. What do I do now"?"
- Englewood, OH, USA
The oil pump was replaced in November, 2001. Now may, 2002, engine is losing pressure. Told by mechanic that an oil pump should never go in a new car with regular oil changes with under 100,000 miles. Mechanic stated that entire engine will eventually be replaced.
- Detroit, MI, USA
While driving and without warning vehicle will surge/ stall. Mechanic has been notified. Also, has repaired head gasket/ cleaned throttle/ power train, and timer module. However, vehicle is still having same problem.
- Livermore, CA, USA
Consumer stated the engine indication light flashes while driving, the oil pump needed to be replaced.. consumer was also informed by dealer that the engine needed to be relaced.
- Detroit, MI, USA
One day after purchase, rear axle went bad. 3 days after purchase, oil gauge started acting up, we had it checked with 2 different garages, both said this vehicle shows signs of abuse and neglect in the engine, crankshaft is scored and engine contaminated. It needs to be replaced. One estimate is of 5,500 and the other is $3,500. Dealer says "tough luck" how is this fair?
- Adamstown, PA, USA
Vehicle accelerates/ motor makes a knocking sound. Dealer replaced sparks, it caused vehicle to loose horse power and fuel economy. A new intake gasket was put in, and the computer was scanned to add a new code for more fuel. Problem was not solved.
- Manistee, MI, USA
Flywheel has broke on 3 different occasions since Feb. 2001. Dealer has replaced flywheel in every repair, but has not given explanation for defect.
- Paneytown, MD, USA
The engine failure is caused by a fault in the engine. It will turn oil into sludge in the pan until the engine seizes, no matter how often you change the oil and filter. This is a widespread problem that Chrysler claims to be an operator failure to maintain issue. I have been in contact with numerous others through the internet having the same problem. This is also not limited to the Durango, it is widespread throughout the V8 models that Chrysler sells.
- Fort Smith, AR, USA
Unpon acceleration valves rattles.
- Valdosta, GA, USA
- Berrien Springs, MI, USA